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was closely followed by My Bear Peal ef and Mr. Atkinson. 
What could it mean; and Gardner was coming too; both parties 
were together and in our district. The whole matter was 
explained in a very few words. They had been working in the 
Sierra LaSal and when about to approach the Sierra had 
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been attacked by Indians; had been under fire for nearly 24 
hours; had only escaped with their lives by cutting loose 
from their cargo and their instruments and striking out on 
their greatest speed for the LaPlata Gamp. Pour indies had 
been killed or disable^ and another wounded. Ho member of 
the party or united parties - 13 men - had been hurt. 
Gannett^ party consisted of Gannett, Peale, Atkinson, M Judge" 
Borthington and McCreary. Gardiner T s of Gardiner, Pearson, 
Adams, Mills, He1 sj , Medara and Charpi$st. 
Two men; Holman and ? had been left at the Supply 
Camp on the Dolores. Steve and Bullock were engaged in trans- 
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porting supplies to this camp. The Indians are supposed to 
belong to the Renegade bands of Southeast Utah. 
Got to LaPlata Camp early in the forenoon. Pound our mail 
awaiting us. Mr. Aldrich was feeling quite blue. Gap. Moss' 2 - 
not yet returned. Mr. Gardner, Adams and Mills soon came in 
and we all went into Gamp in the suburbs of Parrott City. 
August 21st.- 
Busy nearly a^l day getting ready for the next trip. Mr. 
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